Year five brings fantastic winners. The ‘best value’ competitions launches a thrilling set of winning results: Putting consumers first!read more » Thursday, 10 October 2019
Ask celebrated sommelier Esmé Groenewald about her favourite food and wine pairing and she’ll tell you it’s a Chardonnay paired with fish and chips.read more » Tuesday, 08 October 2019
The Sommeliers Selection 2019 winning wines have been announced in a year in which the popular wine tasting event - a must for those who like pairing wine with food - will take place in KwaZulu Natal for the first time, along with Gauteng and the Western Cape where it has been successfully held for the past four years.read more » Friday, 20 September 2019
Sauvignon-esque, a new descriptor has entered the wine lexicon to describe a new style of Chenin Blanc. Graham Howe investigatesread more » Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Villiera is synonymous with producing outstanding Cap Classique wines garnering a consistent reputation of quality and excellence for over three decades. Their distinctive range of exceptional still wines is also well lauded with a plethora of accolades to endorse the craftsmanship and character of their wines.read more » Tuesday, 03 September 2019
We are aware that the current economic conditions are impacting on consumer spending on luxury or optional products such as wine. At the same time, two consecutive small harvests have forced prices up and most consumers are obliged to seek out quality at affordable prices.read more » Friday, 05 July 2019
The latest SAWI Grand Wines Collection classifications put Villiera firmly in the top position with the Villiera Prestige Cuvée Monro Brut achieving the highest overall points earning Villiera the Best MCC in SA as well as a Top 10 Winery in SA ranking.read more » Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Stellenbosch Wine Routes is adding a warm touch to its incredibly popular Stellenbosch Street Soirees, by hosting a series of winter events in Stellenbosch’s beautiful stadsaal (town hall) in Plein Street.read more » Wednesday, 29 May 2019
A new Cape Wine Master has graduated and joined the ranks of the Institute of Cape Wine Masters in the year that the Cape Wine Academy (CWA) celebrates its 40th anniversary of educational service to the wine industry.read more » Monday, 13 May 2019
'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world' - a well-known quote by Nelson Mandela is exactly right and education is of course a big focus of the #wineforgood campaign in the South African Winelandsread more » Friday, 03 May 2019
Above the roof of Villiera’s tasting room is a cluster of demijohns filled with a liquid the colour of café au lait. The contents catch the light intermittently as the sun chases the clouds above, filtering down through the surrounding oaks. Cellarmaster Jeff Grier has colloquially called the rooftop assortment “dakwijn” which translates into ‘roof wine’.read more » Monday, 29 April 2019
Chef Chantel Dartnall – recognised both locally and internationally as one of the country’s most acclaimed chefs – is showcasing the best South African food and wine this weekend in Asia.read more » Monday, 15 April 2019
Our harvest is in full swing and although soil moisture conditions are better than last year, 2018 was a below average rainfall year. The ongoing drought has certainly affected production and reports from the industry predict another small harvest overall, but we should be slightly better off than last year.read more » Friday, 01 March 2019
Keen to find a new favourite bubbly but never see it on the tasting menu? See our list of top places to visit to get your bubbly fix.read more » Thursday, 24 January 2019
We hope that tasting more wine made it to everyone's New Year's resolutions. There are a few new exciting tastings on the block to add to your winelands bucket listread more » Tuesday, 08 January 2019
Naked chefs, winery rebirths, township wine festivals and Chardonnay celebrations in Robertson have kept the wine.co.za team out and about. Follow our month in the winelands through our photos...read more » Friday, 23 November 2018
The annual John Platter ratings are arguably the most anticipated South African wine ratings each year, with Five Star ratings regarded an esteemed accomplishment and tribute to the careful creation of a wine. The maximum five star rating is reserved only for South African Classics and wines scoring 95 points or more.read more » Wednesday, 07 November 2018
Entering the last quarter of the year, we are impressed by the amount of PR the Wine Industry is involved in. Wine lovers have abundant opportunities to experience and taste local wines. There are national events, regional events and producer events covering almost all categories.read more » Friday, 26 October 2018
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